Jan 29, 2008
During the Iowa Caucuses, we heard discussions about the various Minnesota connections to US Senator Barak Obama (D-IL) Presidential campaign. They included: former DFL Party Executive Director Steve Hildebrand, who is really a South Dakotan, Paul Tewes, an actual...
Jan 29, 2008
The second year of the biennial legislative session mainly focuses on capital investment in the state’s infrastructure and is referred to as the Bonding Session. Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) unveiled his proposed Bonding Bill two weeks ago to the tune of $965 million. ...
Jan 29, 2008
The first day of the second portion of the biennial 2007-08 legislative session is going to tackle some legislation quite quickly. After today, there are 44 legislative session days. The legislative leadership is coming out of the box with attention focused on...
Jan 29, 2008
The endorsement yesterday by US Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI01) along with the New York Times endorsement by Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg the previous day gave a resounding boost to US Senator Barak Obama’s (D-IL) campaign. The...
Jan 29, 2008
For those not familiar with the process on precinct caucus night, all attendees to the DFL Precinct Caucuses will be able to cast a ballot in a binding straw poll for their candidate of choice. This means the resulting percentages will determine the apportionment of...
Jan 29, 2008
The second year of the biennial legislative session mainly focuses on capital investment in the state’s infrastructure and is referred to as the Bonding Session. Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) unveiled his proposed Bonding Bill two weeks ago to the tune of $965 million. ...
Jan 29, 2008
During the Iowa Caucuses, we heard discussions about the various Minnesota connections to U.S. Senator Barak Obama (D-IL) Presidential campaign. They included: former DFL Party Executive Director Steve Hildebrand, who is really a South Dakotan, Paul Tewes, an actual...
Jan 7, 2007
Chief Justice Blatz, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much. Taking this oath — and receiving this trust — is a true honor for which I am very grateful. I’d like to thank my family for their love and support. Thank you to Governor-Elect Pawlenty...
Jan 6, 2006
It is an honor to address you today, once again as Minnesota’s Secretary of State. I want to begin by thanking my husband, for his support and sacrifice (we’ve been married for 35 years as of today, by the way), my children for understanding the importance of being...
Dec 7, 2004
The field of opponents to St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly (D) is finally beginning in earnest to court support from potential DFL City Party delegates. Last week Ramsey County Commissioner Rafael Ortega announced his exploratory effort. We understand his colleague County...
